2017

Summer Residential
Governors Schools

What is a Summer Residential

Governors School?
O Virginia Governors Schools provide some of

the states most able students academically

and artistically challenging programs
beyond those offered in their home schools
O You will live on a college campus for four
weeks with high school students from all
over the state
O The program is paid for by Henrico County
Public Schools and the State of Virginia.
The cost to students is FREE!

What Programs Are Offered?

O Agriculture
O Humanities
O Mathematics, Science, and

Technology
O Visual and Performing Arts
O Mentorship in Engineering
O Mentorship in Marine Science
O Mentorship in Life Science and
Medicine

Agriculture
O To develop future leaders and scientists in their

understanding of the opportunities and challenges

facing the world of agriculture. Attention will be given
to the agricultural sectors of human health, natural
resources, and veterinary medicine. This mission will
be accomplished through rigorous courses and
activities that provide hands-on cutting-edge,
scientific, and academic information.
O June 25 July 22, 2017
O Virginia Tech
O 100 students
O http://
www.alce.vt.edu/governors-ag-school/index.htm
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Humanities
O The SRGS for Humanities program offers a broad-based,

interdisciplinary presentation of courses related to the program's

theme. Course work offers students opportunities to explore how
modern society requires, encourages, and restricts individuals as
they seek realization of their creative potential. Students will
explore humanities in the digital age through history, literature,
philosophy, anthropology, political science, economics, sociology,
psychology, and media. Humanities applicants should have a solid
background in American history and literature.
O June 25 July 22
O Radford University
O 200 Students
O Partnered with Visual and Performing Arts
O http://

www.radford.edu/content/gov-school/home.htmlindex.
html

Math, Science, and

Technology
O The theme for the Summer Residential Governor's School for

Mathematics, Science, and Technology at Lynchburg College is a quote

from Marie Curie: "Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be
understood. Accordingly, the program will challenge each student to
learn a substantial amount about a particular area in mathematics,
science, and/or technology at the same time that the curriculum
illustrates the ever-increasing interdisciplinary nature of modern science,
mathematics, and engineering. In addition to hands-on laboratory and
multimedia-based instruction in content areas outlined by courses,
students will be exposed to a series of interdisciplinary questions
pertaining to the nature of science, the design of scientific experiments,
the respective roles of logic and mathematics in science, and publicpolicy aspects of science and technology. Finally, students will observe
the interplay between experimentation, imagination, and logic.
O July 2 July 29
O Lynchburg College
O 160 students
O http://www.lynchburg.edu/academics/governors-school/

Visual and Performing

Arts
O The VPA program includes classes, workshops, individual/small group activities,

lectures, and independent study in a variety of subjects from the visual and
performing arts. Students may have some interdisciplinary classes that focus on the
integration of the arts with other disciplines. Students in the VPA program may apply
for one area of study (Visual Art, Dance, Instrumental Music, Vocal Music, or
Theatre). In each area, students in interdisciplinary teams will study the techniques,
materials, media, language, and conventions of that form, related to the program's
theme. Students may participate in interdisciplinary courses designed to stimulate
thinking on a number of topics that influence the arts. The focus of study will be the
symbiotic relationship between art and society, and the societal and individual
opportunities and responsibilities of the thinking artist. Outside reading and
preparation for their courses is expected of all students. Their study will be facilitated
through small group and ensemble work. Works in progress by faculty, guest artists,
staff, and students are shared in order to enrich individual perceptions related to the
arts.
O June 25 July 22
O Radford University
O 200 Students
O Partnered with Humanities
O http://www.radford.edu/content/gov-school/home.html

Mentorship in Engineering
O NASA/Langley Research Center and The National Institute of Aerospace

Mentorship (NASA/NIA)
O Each student is paired with a NASA/NIA scientist or engineer who
serves as a mentor and is responsible for designing engineering and/or
research experiences with the student. The NASA/NIA coordinator
carefully selects NASA/NIA mentors on the basis of their willingness
and ability to serve as positive role models, to develop engaging
learning experiences, and to relate to gifted high school students.
Mentors, who participate in orientation sessions in order to become
acquainted with the dynamics and needs of gifted students, typically
work in the following disciplines: aeronautical engineering, computer
science, electrical engineering, materials science, or mechanical
engineering.
O June 25 July 22
O Students are housed at Christopher Newport University
O 12 students
O www.nianet.org

Mentorship in Marine
Science
O The Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS), the Graduate

School of Marine Science of the College of William and Mary,

encompasses the study of biological, chemical, geological and
physical oceanography, wetlands ecology, fisheries science,
coastal law, marine resource management, and advisory
services. Each summer, graduate students and professors
conduct research and field studies in the estuaries and tidal
basins, and of the Chesapeake Bay. Governors School
Students become members of one of the existing research
teams, with the team leader serving as the student's mentor.
O June 25 July 22
O Students are housed at Christopher Newport University
O 6 students
O www.vims.edu/education/internships/governorsschool

Mentorship in Medicine and

Health Sciences
O The

program for Life Sciences and Medicine has been designed to heighten
understanding and appreciation of the relationship between research in life
sciences and the practice of medicine. The Governors School curriculum is
based on a systems approach to life sciences and therefore aims to develop the
connections among the triad of modern health care: the person (patient and
family), the scientist (clinical laboratory scientists and researchers), and the
community (epidemiologists and environmental scientists). Learning is based on
the case study method, which requires students to use critical thinking, obtain
medical histories, develop differential diagnoses, select diagnostic tests,
interpret medical laboratory results and examination findings, and create a
treatment plan. Students learn laboratory and clinical skills, including but not
limited to blood typing, performing DNA electrophoresis, ELISA testing, applying
epidemiological statistics from the Department of Health, improving cultural
sensitivity, and developing effective communication skills.

O July

2 July 29

O VCU
O 26

students
O http://www.dhsd.vcu.edu/pipeline-programs/high-school/governors-s
chool-for-medicine-and-the-health-sciences
/

How do I learn more?

O For more information, go to:

http://
www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/gove
rnors_school_programs/summer_resident
ial/index.shtml
OR
http://blogs.henrico.k12.va.us/giftedpa
rents/

Who is eligible to
attend?
O Any current 10th or 11th grader can

apply
O Freeman can send only 2 students
total on to apply for all Academic
Governors School programs.
O Freeman can send 2 students in
each art discipline to apply and
adjudicate for Visual and Performing
Arts

Whats next?
O For interest in the Academic or

Mentorship Governors School programs:

O A completed and typed application is due

to Mrs. Bradley in School Counseling by

December 16th
O Includes an essay
O 2 letters of recommendation
O Make sure you fill out the correct

application for your program

O You will be notified by January 20th if your

application is sent to the next level

Whats Next?
O Visual and Performing Arts
O A completed and typed INTEREST application

is due to Mrs. Bradley in School Counseling by

November 18th. This refers to the first four
pages only of the application, which includes:
O Demographics information
O Training, experience, and honors/recognitions
O Parent and guardian assurances

O You will be notified by November 21st if you are

selected to move to the next level

O If you are selected to move to the next level, you
will have a meeting with Mrs. Bradley to discuss
next steps!

Questions
O If you cant find your answer online

at: http
://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction
/governors_school_programs/summer_r
esidential/index.shtml
O Ask

Mrs. Bradley, School Counselor

lmbradley@henrico.k12.va.us
(804) 673-3709